Archive - Apr 5, 2005

Apple has been very aggressive about getting AltiVec optimizations into core components of its operating system, to make sure that users feel they're getting some benefit from it. Graphics applications on the Mac are very likely to be AltiVec enhanced. The consistent architecture has made the return on investment of AltiVec optimization quite good. Now that every Mac shipped comes with an AltiVec processor, every user will benefit if a program is able to make effective use of AltiVec for processing.

Big Nerd Ranch announces an exciting opportunity for future Cocoa developers - June 25-26, 2005. Steve Kochan, one of the foremost Objective-C experts, will be teaching a mini-bootcamp on Objective-C programming in conjunction with the June Cocoa Bootcamp. The mini-bootcamp can be taken on its own for $1000.00 or can be packaged with the Cocoa Bootcamp for a package price of $4300.00. The two-day bootcamp will provide intensive training in the essential areas of Objective-C programming and provides the perfect opportunity for developers who want to receive training in this field. Unlike other courses in Objective-C, no prior background in C or object-oriented programming is required, and students attending the class will emerge fully prepared to begin developing in one of the key languages in the industry.

Steyregg/Austria, 05/04/2005 - Techno Grafik and Zisser Software offers the powerful, cost-effective project management solution iTaskX 2 (Beta 2) for Mac OS X.

Right from the start the first Beta Version has caused enormous interest on the market. The nearly unanimous reaction from all over the world is, that this is the most complete solution for project-management for MAC OS X.
Motivated by the positive feedback Techno Grafik has even done better for the Beta 2.

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